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16/01/23 21:38 PM IST

National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16th in India

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  • January 16 is celebrated as National Startup Day every year in the country.
  • The day is marked by a week-long event, the Startup India Innovation Week, organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
National Startup Day
  • The event provides a platform for startup business owners to connect with investors, mentors, and other entrepreneurs, and to share their ideas and experiences.
  • The initiative will bring together young celebrated entrepreneurs to brainstorm, innovate and excel.
  • It is an opportunity for startup business owners to discuss innovation and their contribution to the economy.
  • It also highlights the importance of startup initiatives and how they contribute to society at large.
  • Additionally, it encourages young people to pursue entrepreneurship as a career option. This day is also celebrated to applaud and promote the Indian startup ecosystem.
  • The first National Startup Day was observed in 2022.
  • The number of startups in the country has jumped to 60,000 from 500 five years ago.
Source- Hindustan Times

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